New Year's decoration of the garden and home is a topic that is especially relevant at the beginning of winter. The fashion for decorating your homes for the New Year holidays arose, perhaps, from the moment they were proclaimed. This is how people sought to show their complicity with the holiday they were celebrating. People wove wreaths, made New Year's toys, and prepared “delicious” surprises. In recent years, in our country it has become increasingly popular to decorate a house not only from the inside, but also from the outside, as well as the entire territory adjacent to it. This is a beautiful and useful hobby that is worth talking about in more detail.
The magical fairy tale of the winter forest has always attracted the attention of enthusiastic dreamers. People unwittingly tried to copy the pristine beauty of nature in their garden, embellishing it in accordance with their ideas and preferences.
The dacha garden has long ceased to be the territory that was once proudly called “6 acres”. Today, it is more like a continuation of the house with its own rooms, zones and passages. Accordingly, you want to decorate all this for the holiday in the same way as the main house.
In the subconscious of even the most convinced materialist, there probably lives a vague hope that Santa Claus with gifts simply will not be able to pass by an elegant house and will definitely stop by.
The purpose of this article is to show the most interesting New Year's decoration options that have already been implemented by other people.
Perhaps some photographs will inspire you to create your own wonderful ideas, and inspired by the material you have viewed, you will realize even better decorating ideas. We will be happy to publish them. Send it!
Decorating the entrance to the house
The tradition of decorating the entrance to the house came to us from the West. In order for the New Year to want to come to you, you need to make the most favorable impression on him. That’s why good owners try to decorate it and illuminate it as much as possible. And the festive decor of the front door will hint to guests that they will be warmly welcomed here.
Decoration styles can vary from simple rustic to urban glamor.
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New Year's garlands
Fairy lights– a mandatory attribute of the winter holidays. Thanks to their diversity, the room or area in front of the house can be turned into a real fabulous art object.
And it doesn’t matter at all if your house doesn’t look like glamorous Western houses from the outside. A lovingly decorated home will always stand out from the rest, regardless of the amount invested in it.
LED garlands- perhaps the most common, which are used to decorate a wide variety of objects. There are types that are not afraid of moisture and frost, and therefore can be used to decorate the yard.
New Year's wreaths
New Year's wreaths occupy a special place in the decor of a festive winter home. They can be called a universal decorative element. They can be either tabletop or wall-mounted.
The tradition of decorating a house with wreaths also came to us from the West. History has preserved information for us when the Lutheran theologian Johann Hinrich Wichern, while teaching children, came up with a visual aid for counting the days before Christmas. The ancestor of the modern wreath was an ordinary wheel on which candles were placed in the number of days remaining before the holiday. At that time, such a “wreath” replaced the calendar. And only later it began to transform, and turned into a beautiful attribute of the New Year and Christmas holidays.
There are no limits to the imagination of decorators. Wreaths are decorated with fir branches, ribbons, toys, garlands, etc. Despite the fact that the Christmas wreath has lost its original meaning, it remains a true symbol of all New Year's holidays.
By the way, adherents of Feng Shui know that in the Chinese tradition, a wreath on the door is also of great importance. It attracts good forces into the house and scares away evil spirits.
Traditional coniferous wreaths can be decorated with candles, toys and even fresh flowers.
Wreaths decorated with berries or garlands seem to invite guests and good luck into the house, and speak of the hospitality of the owners.
Wreaths can be made from anything - from sweet marshmallows, from skeins of wool, or simply in the form of a donut.
This snow sculpture is also a must-have attribute of the winter garden. We all remember this cheerful companion of winter games from childhood. But he also has his own story. It is believed that the first snow figure was made by Michelangelo, the famous sculptor, architect and poet.
Today the snowman is a real symbol of the New Year holidays. But once upon a time snowmen were portrayed as evil and ferocious monsters. They were associated with harsh winters and all the troubles that accompany them. In old Europe it was even considered a bad omen to meet this snowman on the street.
In Rus', snowmen were considered the spirits of winter and were sculpted with due respect. They were begged for help and warmth. But since our ancestors believed that snowfalls and blizzards were controlled by female spirits, they tried to give the snowmen a female figure and called them snow women. It’s safe to say that snow women and the Snow Maiden are our “native” invention.
There is an old European parable that says that snowmen were made to protect against demons. According to another legend, snowmen are snow angels, since snow is a divine gift. In those days, it was believed that while sculpting you need to whisper your wish to him. Old-timers claimed that as soon as the snowman melts, the wish will come true.
Today, these snow figures are portrayed as real good-natured people and are an integral part of fun New Year's games.
By the way, everyone has a great opportunity to celebrate Snowman Day, which is celebrated annually on January 18th. Have time to whisper your wish to him.
Ice decorations for the garden
In order to add color, you can decorate it with various ice figures. Ideas can be drawn from anywhere. These can be either real ice sculptures or very simple crafts made from available materials. To make them, you need various molds, raw natural material and, of course, water for freezing. With a little imagination, you can create beautiful ice decorations for your garden.
Creating such an ice composition will require much more time and raw natural material. Ice compositions with flowers are especially effective. Fish (as in this case) is used, of course not live.
Professional ice sculptures can decorate not only the garden, but also the park.
Christmas trees
The tradition of decorating Christmas trees has come to us since biblical times. One of the legends says that when Jesus was born, everyone headed to Bethlehem - people, animals, and plants. The representative of the northern lands, the spruce, was in a hurry, but came last. It turned out that in her haste she forgot to bring gifts to the Savior. The spruce stood modestly aside and was embarrassed to approach. Then other plants began to give her their gifts - flowers and fruits. The decorated tree took courage and approached little Jesus. The kid smiled, and at that moment a star began to shine at the top of the fir tree.
Another legend is no less beautiful. When El wanted to approach Jesus, the proud palm tree did not let her in, saying that it was terrible with its thorns and sticky resin. The modest Christmas tree remained standing aside. The angel watching what was happening took pity on the shy beauty and rewarded her with sparkling stars. Little Jesus smiled and extended his hand to this magnificent coniferous tree. Since then, the spruce has been considered a symbol of Christmas.
The tradition of decorating Christmas trees has become so established over the past centuries that it is no longer possible to imagine the New Year holidays without it. Moreover, people are trying to increase the number of Christmas trees in their home. The main tree, under which all the gifts are usually placed, must be decorated. And many people also like to make small and not very original Christmas trees from a wide variety of available materials. In addition, a small Christmas tree - purchased or made with your own hands - is an excellent gift for family and friends.
Original ideas for a DIY Christmas tree
Edible Christmas tree
Option for an “office” Christmas tree
Cute knitted Christmas trees
If there is no room for a large Christmas tree, you can print it on fabric and decorate it like a real one.
Christmas stocking
This New Year's accessory is called differently - a Christmas stocking, boot or sock. This does not change the essence, but it has one meaning - it is a bag for gifts for the “Western Father Frost”, Santa Claus. Under our Christmas trees, Christmas stockings and traditional bags from our dear Father Frost sit side by side.
The tradition of hanging socks cannot be called originally Russian either. Although in recent years it has taken root well with us. However, over the last 100 years the tradition of “mixing traditions” can be called very democratic and very successful. When peoples take the best from each other, it only brings people and entire nations closer together.
According to legend, Saint Nicholas Santa Claus goes from house to house on Christmas night and throws gifts through the chimney. To prevent them from getting into the stove, stockings are hung on the fireplace. In a modern interpretation, it is allowed to place a sock under the Christmas tree or by the baby’s crib.
You can sew such stockings yourself from fabric that matches the design of the room.
New Year's fireplace
Usually, New Year's fireplace is the central object of the festive living room. In the Russian tradition, fireplaces were not so popular until recently. In our winter conditions, only Russian stoves could keep houses warm. However, recently fireplaces have begun to be installed more often. To a greater extent, they serve a decorative role.
Fireplace decoration before the New Year and Christmas is an exciting activity. During the holidays, every little thing can become mandatory to enhance the feeling of magic and wonder. The owner of a fireplace faces many questions when decorating it. For example, what style to choose for framing the fireplace, what colors and materials to choose, what toys to hang - purchased or homemade.
Having a mantel makes decorating a lot easier. You can put anything there - figurines, vases, candles, toys, a Christmas nativity scene, etc.
Framing the mantelpiece with live branches is also popular. You can weave tangerine fruits, flowers, olive branches, Christmas tree decorations and, of course, garlands into such branches.
If there is no mantelpiece, then the Christmas tree garland framed by the fireplace- almost obligatory, as it attracts the eye and makes the fireplace the main architectural object.
If your fireplace is located at some distance from the floor, then the area in front of it can be decorated with various holiday attributes - sleighs, candles, skins, Santa Claus figurines, etc.
Candles- an indispensable attribute of the New Year holidays. Even in everyday life, people often resort to fire magic. Even in ancient times, fire had a cleansing sacred meaning. And on a subconscious level, the candle remained a symbol of warmth and light. Therefore, it is not surprising that on the eve of the kindest, most mysterious and beloved holiday, candles occupy a special place in decorating the home and garden.
We offer you some ideas for decorating the interior with candles.
If you choose candles with year numbers, this idea will look different every year.
Beautiful fresh pine composition…
With a little imagination, you can make an original frame for candles. For example, cover candle cups with beads or small beads.
You can give old glasses a new life by painting them with bright colors, turning them over and decorating them as you wish.
Now on sale there are candles in the shape of tangerine, orange and other most unexpected shapes. Great gift idea!
You can make original candlesticks from any available materials.
A silicone cookie mold is quite suitable for making your own candles at home.
Candles will perfectly decorate your garden. If placed in a group, they will guide the way in the dark.
Pre-New Year preparations most often affect only the interior of the house, but the area can also be easily decorated to create a festive mood. The choice of exterior decor is very wide and varied. We offer a selection of several of the most interesting, in our opinion, options.
Garlands are a special attribute of the New Year. In a garden or on a plot, products made from natural materials, such as pine needles or cones, will look most harmonious. You can buy such jewelry or make it yourself.
You can show all your design talent in decorating your local area. Create a New Year's installation - it's easy. You can make it from an old sleigh, wicker baskets or a garden bench. Decorate these items with New Year's attributes - you're done.
New Year is a time when there simply isn’t a lot of LED lighting. Decorate trees, fences, bushes and even the house itself with it. There are luminous sculptures - great, they will complement the picture.
Frozen berries, seeds and fruits will help you decorate your area and take care of the birds. Fill them with cold water in a suitable mold, wait until they harden completely and hang them in the garden.
Ice decorations can contain absolutely any items, even openwork napkins. Choose the decor to your liking and make your site unique.
Candles in the snow look incredibly impressive. If you have a suitable flashlight, you can place a candle directly in it; if not, make candlesticks from scrap materials. For example, cans, pouring a little snow and rowan there.
Snowmen can be called a traditional decoration of the site. You don’t have to sculpt them at all – you can buy inflatable ones. Want to make your own snowmen? Move away from the standard ideas: use candy canes instead of branches or even put a snowman on your head.
The colorful ice sculptures are very beautiful. Fill the ball with the colored liquid, let it freeze, and then remove the mold. Regular balls are boring, but what about ice hands? The principle of their creation is the same, only a glove is used instead of balls.
There is a Christmas tree on the property - great, decorate it with toys. No, it’s also not a problem, decorate ordinary trees. You can make toys an addition to garlands or LED lighting.
The early twilight and cold are nothing to the children, who are looking forward to the most important holiday. After all, everyone knows that magical transformations happen at night!
All parents can feel like magicians if they order an original design for their kindergarten for the New Year. By choosing your favorite models from our catalog, you will create a truly festive mood for the children. And our aero designers will demonstrate all the miracles they are capable of:
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Creating a fairy tale is our purpose! The territory of the playground, illuminated with garlands and wicker figures of Grandfather Frost, Snowman, and sweet Snow Maiden placed at the entrance, will delight children and adults. Even the sleepiest little ones, who usually don't enjoy going to their preschool, will want to walk through the colorful arches. And wreaths made of dried twigs, bunches of rowan berries, pine cones and shiny beads and ribbons attached to the doors will create the feeling of a fairy-tale house. To make the group's decoration look appropriate for the New Year, you can use unusual decor for windows and walls. Snowflakes cut out of paper and felt, suspended on a fishing line from the ceiling, will sway with the blow of air. Older students always enjoy cutting and making them.
These traditional, but beloved decorations can “compete” in popularity with protruding ones. Snow-white plot pictures, which only adults can do, look on the glass like frosty paintings.
Many people like the Western tradition of creating an advent calendar. Every boy and girl will eagerly wait for their turn to open a window or box with the treasured number counting down the days until the holiday.
Christmas socks are another New Year's decoration in kindergarten, borrowed from Europe. Attach them to clothes lockers so that children can put postcards and small toys there for their friends.
Sewn from checkered fabric or knitted, shiny or decorated with fur, stockings for gifts are a great idea to implement.
When creating a festive atmosphere for children, you can use a variety of materials. Everyone's favorite balloons, crafts made from cardboard, colored paper, fabrics. And it doesn’t matter whether they are made with your own hands or purchased in a store, the main thing is that they give joy. To create it, we offer New Year's balls:
At the end of the year, all preschool institutions prepare the most grandiose matinee. Therefore, the decoration of the music hall for the New Year is kept secret from everyone. It should amaze not only the invited parents and grandparents, but also the young artists themselves. Our ideas and the work of aerodesign masters convincingly prove that we can create unique decor for children.
When the holiday season approaches, many begin to think about how to decorate the garden for the New Year. And this is not surprising, because almost everyone wants to celebrate the celebration outside the city. If previously it was an excellent opportunity to create a New Year's mood, now the tradition of decorating the adjacent space is gradually coming to us.
History and traditions
Regardless of which country it is celebrated in, absolutely everyone loves the New Year, from young to old. It is always a pleasant experience, a vibrant celebration, and, of course, magic. Every family has its own traditions table arrangement, cooking, . A couple of years ago we simply observed an incredibly beautiful tradition of decorating the Christmas garden in America and Europe. For residents of Western countries, this has long become an indispensable New Year's ritual. And no one will argue that this particular way of preparing for the winter holidays looks very impressive, and not only in the movies. That is why the time has come when Western traditions began to gradually come to us.
There are no specific historical facts that could accurately tell us why people decided to massively decorate their home areas. But we can say for sure that the tradition dates back to those ancient times when bright decorations had a purely sacred function. The doors of the houses were decorated with amulets, the gates with various lanterns, so that every guest would find a home on Christmas night. Among the main symbols of Christmas and New Year are the following:
- Mistletoe. It is an integral attribute of the festival. Even before time began to count from the birth of Christ, the Druids constantly celebrated the coming of the year by decorating the house with mistletoe. This plant is a symbol of the goddess Freya, who was the protector of fertility and love. That is why mistletoe branches were hung near, above and.
- Holly- This is another plant without which in the West they cannot imagine Christmas or New Year. It is also associated with the traditions of the Druids, but still, unlike mistletoe, it was approved by the church. Another advantage is that it is fresh, even during the cold winter. They decorate entrance gates, , , and also.
- Lollipop in the form of a staff It is definitely not only a sweet gift, but also a bright decorative element, the shape and color of which are associated with Christmas. The staff is a symbol of the fact that the Son of God was to become a preacher of His word. And the combination of white and red symbolizes the purity of the Virgin Mary herself.
- Reindeer for Christmas are also undeniably the main symbol. After all, it is they, according to legend, who help Santa Claus travel from house to house. Figurines of this animal serve as decoration for the yard, windows and even the space in front.
Thus, figures of various shapes, as well as illumination and natural elements, are an integral part of the festive atmosphere for the New Year.
How to decorate the garden for the New Year?
If you want to touch the classic Christmas tradition, and you are interested in how to decorate your garden for the New Year, then you should familiarize yourself in detail with the types of decoration. It all depends on what scale you want to start and what funds you have at your disposal. When preparing for the holiday, you can use one type of decoration, or combine them with each other. Among the main features:
- Festive illumination.
- Figures and molds.
- Landscape design elements.
Illuminations
If your garden is small and there is nowhere to go with decoration, then festive illumination would be a great way. With the help of twinkling lights, you can create a fairyland right in the background. It is worth being responsible when choosing flashlights. After all, they can be economical, or they can consume an incredibly large amount of electricity. And low-quality material will lead to the whole image being ruined after some of the lights break or blink incorrectly. Globally, garlands are divided into only two types: those using incandescent lamps. The former have lighting in cool tones, while the latter have warm tones.
There are a huge variety of garland thread configurations:
- Regular.
- In the form of rain.
- Duralight.
- Light grid.
Each of these types is good in its own way, and you can decorate your garden for the New Year either using one of them or combining methods with each other.
An ordinary garland is used most often, because it has plasticity. You can create various shapes and images from it by attaching it to a wire. These lamps have several operating modes and can give you a flashing effect or a static glow of one color. There are also garlands with different numbers of lights, and you can adjust the intensity of the glow depending on the effect you want to achieve. In addition to the fact that you can decorate the facade of your house in this way, you also have the opportunity to use lanterns in landscape design. For example, they look very magical and harmonious on even gates.
Fairy lights in the form of rain they create a luminous curtain. Therefore, they are perfect for the veranda, and will also look very impressive on tree branches. If your house has columns or an entrance staircase, then such a garland will also become an indispensable decoration. One of the most popular decors for the garden is a light grid, because it can completely cover a wall or a bush. In the USA, where winters mostly pass without snow, even the lawn is decorated with such a garland. As a result, a vivid image is achieved, and upon entering the garden, you seem to find yourself in a magical land.
Duralight, despite its many advantages, has not become as popular in our latitudes as in the West. But in vain, because it is a flexible PVC cord, inside of which a garland of solid light bulbs is placed. This decoration looks very beautiful. And the most important thing is that the light bulbs are not directly affected by weather conditions.
Scenery
Illumination definitely helps to significantly reduce the time spent on decoration. But, in order to create a truly festive mood, it is worth thinking about other decoration elements. There is an incredible number of different shapes and figures, images and figurines that will complement the landscape design of your dacha. But, if you don't know where to start, then here are a few types of commonly used decorations:
- Bows and bells will help give your garden a truly festive look. After all, such decorative elements are used not only for the New Year holidays, but also for other events. You can create bows yourself, or you can purchase them ready-made. You can decorate your yard with such decorative elements at your own discretion. The combination of ribbons and spruce branches looks very harmonious. Place them on, and.
Advice! If you are going to create bows yourself, then you should pay attention to the material. Since such decor will be located outside, it may be damaged by snow and lose its aesthetic appearance. Thus, under no circumstances should you make bows from satin ribbons or other fabrics.
- If at your summer cottage there are various vases or other already existing decorative elements, then you can simply decorate them according to the holiday. Vases can be equipped with branches, which will look more elegant if they are painted in a certain color (gold, silver).
- A very interesting and fabulous tradition is decoration with various figures and statues. The choice here is truly great. You can buy a pair of reindeer or an inflatable snowman. Frame figures made from thin rods look very gentle. They are supplemented with sprigs of holly or spruce. You can also use many available tools. For example, an old children's sleigh will fit perfectly into the overall one.
Jewelry made from natural materials
Obviously, one cannot ignore natural decor created with the help of plants, snow or ice. Even if such a decoration is short-lived, it nevertheless perfectly creates the atmosphere of a magical winter garden. You can decorate the space near your house with various ice balls or snow castles. Here are a few options that are used in winter landscape design:
- If you are interested in how to decorate for the New Year really beautifully and efficiently, without spending a lot of money, you can opt for creating figures from snow and ice. The simplest form is an ice ball or light snow figures.
Advice! You can create ice balloons by pouring water inside a balloon. After securing it and placing it in the freezer, leave it there until it hardens completely. That's all: the decor is ready. You can also use completely different shapes, it all depends on your imagination.
- In a fairy-tale country you cannot do without castles and kingdoms. That is why you can bring such elements into your garden. At the same time, while cutting out figures, you can have fun with your family. A small flashlight installed inside an already created castle will add some magic.
- And, of course, if you have at your dacha decorative bushes, you can give them a festive shape, and it all depends on your skill and effort. You can create cubes or balls, or carve mysterious, flattering animals with Santa Claus and his elves.
Thus, absolutely any way of decorating will be a great way to express yourself.
How to decorate your garden for the New Year with your own hands?
We always decorate the garden for the New Year with our own hands with special love. It is then that, no matter what you start, the end result should be incredibly beautiful and cozy. It is always very important to be careful when choosing materials for making decor. If you don’t have fresh ideas on how to improve and decorate your dacha for the New Year, then we provide you with several decoration options.
An integral attribute of the New Year is a Christmas tree or pine tree. Therefore, you are lucky if you have one in your garden. After all, all you have to do is decorate it as you wish. In contrast, Christmas trees on the street need to be decorated as discreetly as possible, so that they do not look like an absurd bright spot on a pale background. How we decorate the dacha with our own hands for the New Year determines how festive the mood will be.
Of course, you can decorate your yard with various small decorative elements. But, you see, a fully decorated house will look incredibly bright. Duralight type garlands are suitable here. All you need to do is secure the garland cord carefully along the outline of the house itself. You need to be extremely vigilant here, as working at height can be dangerous. It is also worth taking care of what kind of food the garland will have. It is best to turn to electricians for help, so that you can also involve your relatives. You can have fun creating figurines with your child.
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